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December 3, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Stefanik Secures FBI Weaponization Provision in Defense Bill After Clash with Speaker Johnson.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced she secured the inclusion of a key weaponization provision in the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after a public dispute with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Elise Stefanik, Speaker Mike Johnson, and President Donald J. Trump.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on December 3, 2025, following discussions on December 2, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “After a productive discussion I had last night with President Trump and Speaker Johnson, the provision requiring Congressional disclosure when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates seeking office will be included in the IAA/NDAA bill on the floor.” – Elise Stefanik

🎯IMPACT: The provision requires Congressional disclosure when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates.

IN FULL

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) declared victory over Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) after securing the inclusion of a key provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to prevent the illegal weaponization of federal agencies. This followed a public disagreement between the two over the amendment’s removal, allegedly at the behest of Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD).

“After a productive discussion I had last night with President Trump and Speaker Johnson, the provision requiring Congressional disclosure when the FBI opens counterintelligence investigations into presidential and federal candidates seeking office will be included in the IAA/NDAA bill on the floor,” Stefanik wrote in a December 3 post on X (formerly Twitter). “This is a significant legislative win delivered against the illegal weaponization of the deep state.”

On Tuesday, the spat between Johnson and Stefanik, the latter a member of the House Speaker’s own leadership team, became public. The New York Republican—a fierce ally of President Trump—and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) both threatened to vote against the defense bill unless Stefanik’s provision was included. With a narrow Republican House majority, losing both lawmakers could have resulted in an embarrassing defeat of the NDAA for Speaker Johnson.

The NDAA is expected to reach the House floor later this week, with Stefanik’s provision on weaponization included. If adopted, the Stefanik provision would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to notify Congress when investigations into presidential or other federal candidates are launched.

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December 3, 2025
William Upton
Media
Politics

New Fox News White House Correspondent Served as Board Member of UN Refugee Charity.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Fox News has named Pakistan-born Aishah Hasnie as its new White House correspondent, despite concerns about her ability to be impartial on the issues of immigration and the deportation of illegal immigrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Aishah Hasnie, Fox News, illegal immigrants, and the Trump White House.

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 2025.

🎯IMPACT: Hasnie formerly moonlighted as a board member for USA for UNHCR, a globalist nonprofit group that supports the pro-open borders United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), signalling potential bias on topics concerning illegal immigrants and asylum seekers.

IN FULL

Fox News has named Pakistan-born Aishah Hasnie as its new White House correspondent, despite concerns about her ability to be impartial on the issues of immigration and the deportation of illegal immigrants. Hasnie formerly moonlighted as a board member for USA for UNHCR, a globalist nonprofit group that supports the pro-open borders United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

The National Pulse previously reported on Hasnie’s concerning ties in 2023 when she was named as the television news network’s congressional correspondent. Her now past affiliation with USA for UNHCR still raises questions regarding objectivity, especially as the Trump administration appears poised to enter its next phase of illegal immigrant deportations.

On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to focus on arresting and detaining illegal Somali immigrants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota. Meanwhile, ICE finalized a $29.9 million contract for the conceptual design of retrofitting large warehouses across the United States to serve as mega detention facilities. This comes as federal immigration judges have handed down a record 500,000 removal orders over the last year.

Based in Washington, D.C. and established in 1989, USA for UNHCR purports to work “…with refugees from their greatest time of need – from emergency or crisis and beyond through the months and likely years that many are displaced from their home countries.”

The charity’s financial disclosures reveal that it primarily acts as a fundraising vehicle for the U.N.’s High Commissioner for Refugees itself. In 2022, USA for UNHCR reported just over $234 million in revenue, with $182 million passed on as grants to the United Nations. The charity’s website even blurs the lines between its organization and the official U.N. refugee agency, listing U.N. efforts as if they were its own, and even replicating the U.N.’s logo.

Hasnie joined Fox News in 2019 and was named the network’s congressional correspondent in August 2021. She joined the board of USA for UNHCR on December 20, 2021. In an interview in late 2021, Hasnie described herself as “a deeply faithful person. I’m Muslim, and I pray five times a day.”

It is unclear when she left the board of the USA for UNHCR, though she is no longer listed on the nonprofit’s website as a member.

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December 2, 2025
Politics

Stefanik Says Speaker Johnson Is Protecting the Deep State.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), accusing him of aligning with Democrats to block a provision aimed at preventing intelligence community weaponization.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Representative Elise Stefanik, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL).

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The dispute unfolded on Tuesday, with statements made on social media and during press interactions.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You torpedoed this siding with Jamie Raskin. You said you would fix it, so fix it.” – Elise Stefanik

🎯IMPACT: The controversy threatens Republican unity on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with Stefanik and others pledging to oppose the bill without the provision’s inclusion.

IN FULL

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) blasted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday, accusing the Republican leader of siding with Democrats to protect the intelligence community from accountability. Stefanik expressed her frustration over the potential removal of a provision she supports from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to prevent the illegal weaponization of federal agencies.

“The Speaker is blocking my provision to root out the illegal weaponization that led to Crossfire Hurricane, Arctic Frost, and more. He is siding with Jamie Raskin against Trump Republicans to block this provision to protect the deep state,” Rep. Stefanik wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday. “This is an easy one. This bill is DOA unless this provision gets added in as it was passed out of committee,” she warned.

The amendment seeks to mandate that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) notify Congress when investigations into presidential or other federal candidates are launched.

Stefanik’s allegations mark a rare and public challenge by a member of Speaker Johnson’s leadership team. The House Speaker quickly pushed back against the New York congresswoman’s claims. “All of that is false. I don’t exactly know why Elise won’t just call me. I texted her yesterday,” Johnson said just before noon on Tuesday. “She’s upset one of her provisions is not being made, I think, into the NDAA… As soon as I heard this yesterday, I was campaigning in Tennessee, and I wrote her and said, ‘What are you talking about?’ This hasn’t even made it to my level.”

Johnson says the provision may be passed through other legislative mechanisms, but the exact plan and details remain unclear. Despite his attempts to reassure House Republicans, opposition to the NDAA now appears to be mounting. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has also pledged to vote against the defense bill if Stefanik’s provision is excluded. With Johnson only able to lose a handful of votes, the path to adoption for the NDAA is increasingly precarious, and its defeat would be a significant legislative blow and political humiliation for the Speaker.

“Just more lies from the Speaker,” Stefanik wrote in reaction to Johnson’s claims. “This is not regular order. Regular order is a Members’ provision that passed out of committee should be heard on the floor and not struck down by a Democrat minority member in a closed door meeting.”

“My provision passed out of the House Intelligence Committee which is the committee of jurisdiction. You torpedoed this siding with Jamie Raskin,” she alleged, adding: “You said you would fix it, so fix it.”

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December 1, 2025
Politics

Democrats Aim for Surprise Win in Tennessee MAGA Stronghold.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A special election is being held in Tennessee’s Republican-heavy congressional district to replace Mark Green (R-TN), who resigned in July.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Republican candidate Matt Van Epps, Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn, the House Majority PAC, President Donald J. Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and Tennessee voters.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The election takes place on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I hate the city, I hate the bachelorettes, I hate the pedal taverns, I hate country music, I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently an ‘it’ city to the rest of the country. But I hate it.” — Aftyn Behn in 2020.

🎯IMPACT: A Democratic win could shrink the Republican House majority and disrupt President Trump’s legislative agenda.

IN FULL

On Tuesday, voters in Tennessee’s 7th congressional district will head to the polls in a critical special election to replace former Congressman Mark Green (R-TN), who resigned this past July. While the district, which overwhelmingly voted for President Donald J. Trump by a 22-point margin in the 2024 presidential election, is largely seen as a Republican stronghold, data shows the current race as being nearly neck-in-neck.

Republican candidate Matt Van Epps is facing Democrat state representative Aftyn Behn, with both national parties throwing significant resources into the election contest. A Democrat victory would significantly weaken the Republican majority in the House of Representatives, reducing it to just a single seat. It may portend a Democrat wave election in the 2026 midterms.

Concerningly for the GOP, polling suggests a tighter-than-expected race, with an Emerson College Polling survey showing Van Epps leading Behn by just two percentage points. The district, which includes rural areas, parts of Nashville, and Clarksville, has seen both parties heavily invest in campaign ads and outreach. Black voters, who comprise approximately 15 percent of the district, are considered key to a potential Democratic victory, although turnout remains uncertain.

The tight contest has prompted President Trump to intervene, posting a slew of social media statements over the weekend, urging Republican voters to the polls on Tuesday. Additionally, Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) held a tele-rally for Van Epps, with the President emphasizing the need for voters to turn out.

Behn, who is backed by the Democratic Party’s House Majority PAC, has described herself as the “AOC of Tennessee” and has campaigned openly as a radical progressive—though she has honed her campaign to focus on affordability. However, Behn—who Van Epps has branded as a “crazy leftwing radical”—has found herself recently on the defensive after it was revealed she stated during a 2020 podcast, “I hate the city, I hate the bachelorettes, I hate the pedal taverns, I hate country music, I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently an ‘it’ city to the rest of the country. But I hate it.”

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November 26, 2025
News
Politics

Federal Court to Review California’s New Congressional Maps by This Date.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A federal court in California has set December 15 as the date to hear arguments about the state’s new congressional maps, which have been redrawn to favor the Democrats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: California Republicans, voters, members of the Trump administration, Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, and Attorney General Rob Bonta.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: December 15, 2023, at a Los Angeles court, overseen by a three-judge panel.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: Democrats have called the allegations “meritless.”

🎯IMPACT: The case could determine the legality of congressional maps, potentially impacting the makeup of the House of Representatives after the 2026 midterms.

IN FULL

A federal court in California has set oral arguments for December 15 on the state’s newly approved congressional maps, which were passed via Proposition 50 earlier this month and are widely seen as boosting Democrats’ chances of winning the House in the 2026 midterms.

The California Republican Party, joined by voters and Trump administration officials, has filed suit against Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber, claiming the maps unconstitutionally prioritize Democrat-leaning Latino voters at the expense of other racial groups. Democrats have called the lawsuit “meritless.”

The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California had originally scheduled a hearing for next week, but agreed to Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to push it to December 15. Bonta, defending Newsom and Weber, had first asked to delay until January 2026, per court filings.

A three-judge panel in Los Angeles will hear the case, and the ruling could shape how far California can go in drawing maps that appear to favor particular demographic groups in future elections.

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November 25, 2025
Politics

D.C. Mayor Bowser Won’t Run for Fourth Term.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the challenges of federal intervention in the city under President Donald J. Trump.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Muriel Bowser, President Donald J. Trump, D.C. Council members, and federal agencies, including the National Guard.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Bowser made her announcement via social media on Tuesday, as federal involvement in D.C. remains a contentious issue.

🎯IMPACT: Bowser’s decision not to run opens the door for new candidates.

IN FULL

Muriel Bowser, the three-term Democrat mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not seek re-election next year. The decision comes as Bowser has found herself increasingly at odds with both the far-left Washington, D.C. City Council and President Donald J. Trump, the latter having federalized law enforcement and deployed National Guard troops in the capital city to address rampant violent crime.

Bowser made the announcement in a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), where she reflected on her tenure and urged residents to “summon our collective strength to stand tall against bullies who threaten our very autonomy while preserving Home Rule.” She did not directly mention Trump in her address but highlighted the supposed importance of local governance.

During her leadership, Bowser often cooperated with federal initiatives, such as clearing homeless encampments and working with federal immigration agents, while also criticizing the deployment of National Guard troops. She acknowledged that federal intervention had contributed to a significant reduction in crime, raising the ire of the progressive-dominated D.C. City Council.

The federal government’s involvement in D.C. escalated in August when President J. Trump issued an emergency order federalizing the city’s police force. This move, which included National Guard deployments, sparked legal challenges from the district. A federal judge recently ruled in favor of the city, ordering an end to the deployment, though the decision is expected to be appealed.

Bowser’s decision not to run has already prompted speculation about potential candidates. D.C. Council members Robert White Jr. and Brooke Pinto have declared their candidacies for the district’s U.S. House delegate seat, while Janesse Lewis George is considered a possible contender.

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November 25, 2025
NatSec
Politics

FBI Requests Interviews With ‘Seditious Six’ Democrat Lawmakers.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have contacted Capitol Police to arrange interviews with six Democrat lawmakers following their appearance in a video encouraging U.S. military service members to refuse orders they deem illegal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Jason Crow (D-CO).

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The video was released last week and has since prompted investigations by the Pentagon and other agencies.

🎯IMPACT: The Pentagon has already launched a formal review, with potential court-martial proceedings against Mark Kelly under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reached out to the Capitol Police to schedule interviews with six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military personnel to refuse orders they consider illegal. The video, which was released last week, has drawn significant criticism from the Trump administration and the public at large.

The lawmakers appearing in the video include Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), as well as Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). In the video, they stated, “Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders,” though they do not clarify what specific presidential orders are supposedly illegal. The lack of clarity has led to accusations that the six Democrat lawmakers were attempting to undermine the U.S. military’s chain of command.

President Donald J. Trump condemned the video, calling the lawmakers’ actions “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR” and suggesting they should face severe consequences. On Monday, the Department of War announced a formal review into Mark Kelly’s involvement, with the possibility of recalling him to active duty for court-martial or administrative action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized the video as a “politically-motivated influence operation,” stating that it created ambiguity and undermined trust within the military chain of command. He argued that the video used “carefully scripted, legal-sounding language” to reframe military obedience around partisan distrust.

Hegseth further noted, “In the military, vague rhetoric and ambiguity undermines trust, creates hesitation in the chain of command, and erodes cohesion.” He accused the lawmakers, whom he referred to as the “Seditious Six,” of knowingly sowing doubt through their actions.

The Pentagon’s investigation is ongoing.

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November 24, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Politics

Economist Mag: Trump Turning Into Biden on Inflation Denialism.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The British current affairs magazine The Economist argues in its latest Lexington column that President Donald J. Trump’s plummeting popularity stems from his falling into the same trap that ensnared his predecessor, Joe Biden, by appearing tone-deaf to the economic realities faced by the average American.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Economist, columnist James Bennet, President Trump, former President Biden, and American consumers.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The magazine’s Lexington column was published in late November 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The most obvious mutual mistake, as has been widely noted, is denialism about inflation.” — James Bennet

🎯IMPACT: The Trump White House appears preoccupied with foreign policy adventurism and may miss the window of opportunity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to shift its focus to domestic policy, especially issues such as affordability.

IN FULL

The British current affairs magazine The Economist argues in its latest Lexington column that President Donald J. Trump‘s plummeting popularity stems from his falling into the same trap that ensnared his predecessor, Joe Biden, by appearing tone-deaf to the economic realities faced by the average American. James Bennet, who pens the magazine’s Lexington column, contends that while President Trump “has greater strength as a communicator,” he is rapidly losing his political base and will likely face an increasingly independent Congress as his final term in office enters its second year.

“The most obvious mutual mistake, as has been widely noted, is denialism about inflation. Mr Biden called it temporary,” Bennet writes, continuing: “Though Mr Trump experimented in April with hard truths about tariffs, saying children should be satisfied ‘with two dolls instead of 30 dolls’, he has generally insisted tariffs do not cause inflation, that, in fact, he has defeated inflation, prices are falling and ‘we have the greatest economy we’ve ever had’.”

“Such Trumpian bluster often works. But in this case his whoppers are falsified in the daily lives of Americans and by the increasingly frantic efforts of his administration to bring prices down, including by cancelling tariffs,” Bennet adds.

While a recent study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco confirmed what The National Pulse has long reported—that tariffs are not inflationary—prices remain elevated, especially the cost of groceries and housing. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that beef prices have increased by nearly 15 percent, while coffee prices have risen by 20 percent, and the cost of a banana has increased by seven percent.

The Trump White House appears preoccupied with foreign policy adventurism and may miss the window of opportunity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections to shift its focus to domestic policy, especially issues such as affordability. Even more troubling for the President is new data showing manufacturing slowing in November, primarily due to high prices exerting downward pressure on demand. Notably, President Trump’s tariffs have a deflationary effect on the American economy, meaning they suppress demand and decrease consumption.

Bennet notes that The Economist’s composite poll shows President Trump’s “net approval on inflation and prices is 33 points to the negative.”

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November 24, 2025
Politics

Neocon Crenshaw’s Crass Behavior Causes Diplomatic Incident.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) is reportedly facing scrutiny from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) over alleged unprofessional behavior during an official trip to Mexico that resulted in a diplomatic incident.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Dan Crenshaw, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR), Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and CIA officials.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: August 2025, during a congressional trip to Mexico City.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Once again, we are dealing with the usual media playbook of publishing sensational stories based on anonymous sources and incorrect facts.” – Dan Crenshaw

🎯IMPACT: Crenshaw has been removed from his role as head of the cartel task force, but retains support from House Speaker Johnson.

IN FULL

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) station in Mexico City was reportedly so alarmed over the behavior of Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) during an August congressional delegation to Mexico that officials contacted the agency’s headquarters in Virginia out of caution. Crenshaw is accused of having appeared inebriated and allegedly toasting inappropriate remarks made by a Mexican official, which led to discomfort among some female attendees.

In response to the diplomatic incident, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) allegedly banned Crenshaw from participating in taxpayer-funded congressional delegation travel for at least 90 days. In addition, the Texas Republican was reportedly removed as chairman of the House Cartel Task Force. Crenshaw was visiting Mexico in his official capacity as the task force’s chairman. While it is believed that Chairman Crawford also sought to remove Crenshaw as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee’s Defense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture subcommittee, the Texas Congressman has seemingly retained that role.

“Big problem with this clickbait story: I was booked to go on an overseas CODEL, which was fully approved by House Ethics, from October 1st to October 6th of this year. The CODEL was canceled right before departure due to the government shutdown, but not due to any so-called ‘travel ban.’ This is a fact: people can pull receipts,” Rep. Crenshaw wrote in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), addressing the initial travel ban report published by Punchbowl News. “Once again, we are dealing with the usual media playbook of publishing sensational stories based on ananonymous [sic] sources and incorrect facts,” he claimed.

“Another problem with this headline, this ‘alcohol related incident’ is literally me doing a toast with Mexican Generals. Just read past the paywall,” Crenshaw insisted in a follow-up post.

Despited reportedly being unhappy with Crenshaw, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has defended him publicly, stating, “Dan Crenshaw has always been and still is our point man in Congress when it comes to addressing the threat of the drug cartels. His insights and expertise in these and other matters regarding intelligence and national security are invaluable.”

The incident comes amid other controversies surrounding Crenshaw, including remarks earlier this year where he was allegedly caught on a hot mic threatening to kill former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Crenshaw, a staunch neoconservative, has a reputation for angry outbursts. The National Pulse reported in 2021 that Crenshaw smeared members of the House Freedom Caucus as “performance artists.” In 2022, the Texas Congressman snapped at a 10-year-old girl when she questioned his faith in Christianity after he had questioned whether Jesus Christ actually existed on a podcast.

Crenshaw had said, “The most important thing here is that we have important hero archetypes that we look up to. Jesus is a hero archetype. Jesus is a hero archetype; Superman is a hero archetype. Real characters, too. I could name a thousand—Rosa Parks, Ronald Reagan,” appearing to imply that Christ does not belong in the category of “real characters.”

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November 24, 2025
Politics

Trump Turns Attention to Renovating D.C. Area Golf Course.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced plans to renovate the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews, with the help of golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Jack Nicklaus, and officials at Joint Base Andrews.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re doing some fix-up of the base, which it needs. We’re gonna try and reinstitute the golf courses. I’m meeting with the greatest, Jack Nicklaus.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The project could restore the recreational facilities at Andrews, which have degraded over the years due to a lack of upkeep and maintenance.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump, speaking to reporters before departing the White House on Saturday, announced that legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus would assist in redesigning the golf courses at Joint Base Andrews. Trump said, “We’re doing some fix-up of the base, which it needs. We’re gonna try and reinstitute the golf courses.”

Located in Maryland, about 15 miles from the White House, Joint Base Andrews is home to Air Force One and features three 18-hole golf courses, among other recreational facilities. Trump noted that at least two of the courses were in poor condition and could be restored “for very little money.” He described the base as “a great place that’s been destroyed over the years through lack of maintenance.”

Jack Nicklaus, who has designed over 425 courses globally through his Nicklaus Design firm, will lead the redesign efforts. Trump called Nicklaus “the greatest” and expressed confidence in his ability to restore the courses to their former glory.

However, the announcement has raised questions about the project’s funding, as Andrews is military property. Presumably, renovation funds would have to come from the Pentagon budget—although there could be avenues for private contributions, such as those the President is using to construct a new White House ballroom.

Trump has previously overseen several renovations, including changes to the White House grounds and a planned Paris-style arch near the Lincoln Memorial. He has also collaborated with Nicklaus on other golf courses, such as the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in New York and Trump National Jupiter in Florida.

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